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China’s Xinjiang Hosts World Media Summit Amid Human Rights Concerns
October 18, 2024
China’s Xinjiang Hosts World Media Summit Amid Human Rights Concerns
China held its sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from October 14-17, attracting over 500 participants from 208 media organizations, VOA reported yesterday. The event, co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the Xinjiang regional government, focused on “Artificial Intelligence…
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Urgent Call for Action in Conflict-Affected Areas
October 18, 2024
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Urgent Call for Action in Conflict-Affected Areas
The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024 report reveals that approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide live in multidimensional poverty, with alarming disparities exacerbated by conflict. The report highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the intertwined issues of…
Vietnam to Host First National Halal Conference
October 18, 2024
Vietnam to Host First National Halal Conference
On October 22, Vietnam will host its inaugural National Halal Conference in Hanoi, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministries of Science and Technology and Agriculture and Rural Development, VOV World reported yesterday. The event…
Husseiniya and Masjid of Ale Yasin in Australia Commemorates Martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her)
October 17, 2024
Husseiniya and Masjid of Ale Yasin in Australia Commemorates Martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her)
The Shirazi-affiliated Sydney-based Ale Yasin Mosque and Hosseiniyeh hosted a three-night commemoration for the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her). During these ceremonies, dozens of Shia Muslims gathered to revive the remembrance of the injustices faced by…
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
October 16, 2024
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
Despite years of advocacy, Islamic education remains largely absent from the Spanish education system, The New Arab reported yesterday. A recent four-year pilot program in Catalonia aimed to introduce Islamic religious education as an elective but concluded without plans for…
Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
October 16, 2024
Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
The Council of Europe has recommended that Denmark enhance the employment of Muslims in academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. This call follows a report by Anadolu Agency, emphasizing the need for a national action…
Education Crisis Deepens in West and Central Africa Amidst Severe Flooding
October 16, 2024
Education Crisis Deepens in West and Central Africa Amidst Severe Flooding
Severe flooding has left about 10 million children in Nigeria, Mali, Niger, and the DRC out of school, worsening an already critical education crisis. Save the Children is urging urgent support for emergency relief and resilient school infrastructure. According to…
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
October 16, 2024
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, VOA reported yesterday citing the EU border agency Frontex. The total number of crossings decreased to 166,000 compared to the same period last…
Restoration of Bibi Khanum Mosque to Begin with International Support
October 15, 2024
Restoration of Bibi Khanum Mosque to Begin with International Support
The restoration of Uzbekistan’s iconic Bibi Khanum Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Samarkand, is set to commence through a partnership between the Qatar Fund for Development and Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation, AKDN reported yesterday. The Aga…
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
October 15, 2024
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
In a groundbreaking initiative, medical schools across Europe are set to enhance their training programs to include a focus on health issues linked to the climate crisis. According to an article published on Monday by The Guardian, the newly established…